Fabulous Gardens, Terracotta Warriors, The Great Wall China’s Classic Gardens

Explore the exquisite and ancient wildlife of China, in some of the most idyllic locations, presented in the beautiful way that China is famous for. The price is is based on a typical scenario of two people traveling in mid season. For an exact cost based on your holiday requirements please contact us.

The tradition of garden construction has long been part of Chinese culture. As well as being beautiful these gardens reflect how deeply the concept of ’Yin and Yang’ was held within Chinese society. Many of their Taoist creators used the gardens to create a heaven on earth. These gardens have not been updated but merely maintained for centuries allowing you a slice of authentic Chinese heritage in these tranquil settings.

You will visit the famous Classical Gardens of Suzhou, famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture. Suzhou has earned its place as the Chinese people’s “paradise on earth” and they were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1997. In Beijing you visit the Botanical Garden, the Chinese Equivalent to Kew Gardens and largest of its kind in north China. Built in 1956 more than 3000 varieties of plants grow in its Peony, Rose, Medicinal Herb, Environmental Protection, Water Plants, Grass and Flower Gardens and Tree Nursery. 2,600 square metres of greenhouses display 1,000 precious plants from all over the world.

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Day 1

Fly to Shanghai.

Day 2

Arrive in Shanghai. Visit the elegant Yuyuan Garden.

Day 3

Visit the Huxing Teahouse and the old Chinese quarter of Shanghai. Explore the quaint bazaar and the Jade Buddha Temple.

Day 4

Visit Shanghai Zoological Park with 65,000 specimens of plant. Visit the Lotus Pond and relax in the Friendship Garden.

Day 5

Drive to Suzhou. Stay at the Pingjiang Lodge for one night regarded by the Chinese as a 'paradise on earth' and world famous for its classical Chinese gardens. Cruise on the historic Grand Canal and explore the lively old quarter. Then visit “Garden of the Master of the Nets”.

Day 6

Drive to scenic Hangzhou. Boat ride on the West Lake see numerous pavilions and bridges and examples of Chinese architecture. Then visit the delightful garden of a Qing Nobleman's Manor House. Also visit a tea plantation where Longjing Green Tea is grown.

Day 7

Morning to explore Hangzhou. Fly to Xi’an - the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 8

Full day tour including the Terracotta Warriors, Shaanxi Museum and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. In the evening experience Tang Dynasty Show with a dumpling banquet.

Day 9

Fly to Beijing. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 10

Full day tour including Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. Evening performance of the Peking Opera.

Day 11

Full day visit to The Beijing Botanical Garden, the chinese equivalent of Kew Gardens.

Day 12

Full day tour including the Great Wall at the quieter Mutianyu Section, Ming Tombs and the Sacred Road Enjoy a Peking Duck dinner in the evening.

Day 13

Return flight.

Red - Plane, Green - Train, Black - Automobile, Blue - Boat